RideMatch Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Information We Collect
- Account Data: Name, email address, authentication provider (e.g., Google).
- Profile Data: Ride preferences (surface, distance, intensity), travel radius.
- Usage Data: Device, browser type, pages visited, and interactions used to improve the Service.
- Location Data: Approximate latitude/longitude when you search or create rides (no continuous tracking).
- Payment Data: Processed securely by Stripe; we do not store full card numbers.
2. How We Use Information
- Show rides near you and provide relevant recommendations.
- Operate, maintain, and secure your account and the Service.
- Send service emails (RSVP confirmations, ride updates, reminders).
- Analyze aggregate usage, detect abuse/fraud, and improve performance.
We do not sell personal data or share it with third parties for advertising.
3. Location Data
Your location is used to provide local results and may be stored as part of your profile preferences. You can update or remove it at any time in settings.
4. Cookies and Analytics
We use minimal cookies and analytics to measure site performance and errors. We do not use cross-site tracking or third-party marketing cookies.
5. Data Retention
We retain account and profile data while your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by emailing privacy@goridematch.com.
6. Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption, role-based database security (Supabase RLS), and restricted internal access. However, no system is perfectly secure; use the Service at your own risk.
7. User-Generated Content
Content you post (ride names, descriptions, comments) may be visible to others. Avoid sharing personal information you do not wish to make public.
8. Children’s Privacy
RideMatch is not intended for individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.
9. International Users
Your data may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
10. Your Choices & Rights
- Access, correct, or delete your profile information in settings.
- Opt out of non-essential emails via unsubscribe links or settings.
- Disable location permissions in your browser at any time.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will post the new version on goridematch.com with an updated effective date.
12. Contact
Questions about privacy? Email privacy@goridematch.com. Postal mail: RideMatch, [Company Name], [City, State, ZIP], USA.